All types of braids can look amazing when done with a little effort and patience, however when they get messy throughout the day, they end up looking dull. Read on to find out how you can make your braids last the day!

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Brush your hair out to remove any tangles. Use a water spritzer, apply a little water so your hair is damp. Re-brush your hair to ensure water goes right through hair, and repeat if hair is still not damp.

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If you wish, you can brush a little hair gel into your hair if you tend to get fly aways (whispy strands of hair that come out of your 'do during the day). Ensure that the gel is even throughout hair, and be careful not to use too much.

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Braid your hair in your desired style of braid. Doing a braid tightly will help it hold together better, however if a loose braid is called for, do it loose. Never do a braid so tightly that it hurts.

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Secure the end of braid with a hair tie (never use a rubber band). Tie it as tight as the hair tie will allow, but make sure there is no danger of it snapping. You can use a barrette if you wish, however it will not secure your braid as well as a hair tie would.

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Place some bobby pins into your braid or hair where you know any layers may have a danger of falling out of the braid.

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Spray your hair with a good coating of hairspray. Don't use too much that your hair looks lacquered, but use enough to ensure hair is secure.

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You now have a totally secure braid!

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